Durant (#0632) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP58118–165226–320

Atk109102–177200–348

Def112105–180206–355

SpA4847–11090–214

SpD4847–11090–214

Spe109102–177200–348

Total484Higher than 61% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 109). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+177Max161No SP129Min116Scarf265Tailwind354

At max Speed, Durant outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Hustle
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
TruantHidden ability
Skips every second turn.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Durant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

4Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

8Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

12Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

16Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

20BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

28DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

32X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

40Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

44Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

48EntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15

52Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

56GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 32

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM37Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR29Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR60X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

Egg moves 5

EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggInfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

EggMetal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

EggStruggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

Tutor 2

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Iron Ant Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#138Updated Unova#194Mountain Kalos#106Galar#316Crown Tundra#101

With their large mandibles, these Pokémon can crunch their way through rock. They work together to protect their eggs from Sandaconda.
Shield
They lay their eggs deep inside their nests. When attacked by Heatmor, they retaliate using their massive mandibles.
Sword
Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels into mazes.
White
They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: アイアント
Japanese (romaji): Aiant
Korean: 아이앤트
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵蟻
Chinese (Simplified): 铁蚁
French: Fermite
German: Fermicula
Spanish: Durant
Italian: Durant

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 169
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Y 6 areas

Road 18Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush, Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46

X 6 areas

Road 18Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush, Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46

White 2 6 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

Black 2 6 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

White 15 areas

Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42

Black 15 areas

Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42